The Federal Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs directing all government departments to route 50% of their imports, including wheat, sugar, and fertiliser, through the Gwadar Port. The cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, also called for an increase in the volume of exports from Gwadar Port in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Turkmenistan is set to become the first Central Asian country to access the Gwadar Port under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as both countries are about to ink an agreement in this regard. Pakistan and Turkmenistan are already venturing various joint projects, including TAPI pipeline, railway track and fibre connectivity to connect two regions … Read more
Minister for Aviation Khawaja Muhammad Asif informed the National Assembly that the New Gwadar International Airport project is nearing completion, with operationalization expected by December following formal handovers and trials. During Question Hour, the minister also reported that the New General Aviation Aerodrome near Muridke is substantially completed and is expected to be operational by … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed that half of all public sector cargo be transported via sea through Gwadar port, aiming to bolster the strategic importance of the port and enhance its operational capacity. The directive was issued during a review meeting in Islamabad focused on Chinese investment in Pakistan. The prime minister was … Read more
A representational image of Gwadar port. — AFP/File Chinese firms interested in relocating industries to Pakistan. PM orders equal participation of students for training in China. Chinese experts to be hired end non-trade barriers. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday issued directives to bring 50% of all public sector cargo inland by sea through Gwadar … Read more